—Demo Review— Tales of Berseria Demo

When a demo pops up for a game and it's a game I really want but it isn't released yet (here in the US at least)...of course I'm gonna play it...and review it.

"Tales of" games are amusing, action-packed, and just plain fun. Berseria—based on the demo alone—is no exception.

---

***Tales of Berseria***
Demo

Published and developed by Bandai Namco Games

To be released Jan 2017 (NA/EU)
Released 2016 (Japan) | Action, RPG

Full game for PS4, PC | Demo review: PC

*Rated T for Teen*

Violence | Blood | Mild Suggestive Themes

Mild Language | Partial Nudity | Use of Alcohol
(Click HERE for ESRB rating details.
Rating is based on full game.)

HGG Score: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10

—Demo Review— NieR: Automata DEMO 120161128

I have NIER for 360 but I've barely played it. Honestly, it lost me somewhere early on. Regardless, the clips and trailers for NieR: Automata were just too intriguing for me to ignore. When I saw there was a demo, I grabbed it. 

---

***NieR: Automata***
DEMO 120161128

Published by Square Enix
Developed by PlatinumGames

Full game to be released March 2017
Action, RPG | Demo for PS4 | Full game for PS4, PC

*Rated M for Mature*

Blood | Partial Nudity | Strong Language | Violence

(Rating is based on the full game.
More details can be found at ESRB.)

HGG Score: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10

—Demo Review— World of Final Fantasy

I didn't think there'd be a demo for this game, so I was rather thrilled when I discovered there was. I grabbed it and gave it a try right away.

---

***World of Final Fantasy***
Dungeon Demo

Published and developed by Square Enix 

Full Game To Be Released Oct 25, 2016
JRPG | For PS Vita, PS4 | Review: PS4

*Rated E10 for Everyone 10+*

Alcohol Reference | Fantasy Violence

Mild Language | Mild Suggestive Themes
(Click HERE for more ESRB rating details.)

HGG Score: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 7/10

—Demo Review— Dragon Quest Builders

I got an email from Squeenix letting me know there was a free playable demo of this game in the PlayStation Store. Even though I'm not a Minecraft-style of game fan, I do like a good JRPG-style story type of game. Figured if anything could make me a Minecraft fan, it would be this game. 

---

***Dragon Quest Builders***

Published and developed by Square Enix 

To Be Released Oct 11, 2016
Sandbox, Action, RPG

For PS4, PS Vita | Review: PS4

*Rated E10 for Everyone 10+*

Alcohol Reference | Fantasy Violence | Mild Blood

Mild Language | Mild Suggestive Themes
(Click HERE for more esrb rating details.)

HGG Score: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10

—Demo Review— Final Fantasy XV: Episode Duscae

This demo came with my Final Fantasy Type-0 Collector's Edition. I'll be honest, it's part of the reason I wanted the Type-0 Collector's Edition. ;) 

---

***Final Fantasy XV***
Episode Duscae

Published and developed by Square Enix

Released 2015 | Action RPG
(Full game to be released Sept 2016)

For Xbox One, PS4 | Review: PS4

*Unrated Demo*

HGG rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 9/10

—Demo Review— Final Fantasy XV Platinum Demo

Demos don't typically warrant a review all their own. They're often little more than the first chapter/mission of a game, or a timed portion. Buying the game unlocks the full version which has already more or less been downloaded to your system because you downloaded the demo.

Final Fantasy XV, however, is different. It got two demos, neither of which are parts of the final product, but are more like additional chapters to the game's storyline.

I've gotten my hands on both demos and each deserves its own review.

---

***Final Fantasy XV***
Platinum Demo

Published and developed by Square Enix | Released 2016

Available for PS4 and Xbox One | Review: PS4

HGG Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 4/10